Byron Fuentes
Byron Fuentes
Journalism student living in Toronto...I'm an aspiring writer, and it's a shame I'm at a loss of words.
My articles
April 18, 2016 @ 10:39am
If you’re from Toronto it’s probably unlikely if you haven’t heard of JAYEMKAYEM , aka Josephine. She spins everything from the slickest grime instrumentals to the latest Young Thug. We also can’t forget she’s a triple threat: while having a full-blown DJ career she also has time to be a writer,...
November 27, 2015 @ 10:00am
Abundunce is the brainchild of Chee Maduekwe , a young designer who created a brand that takes influences from downtown culture, music, and movies. Abundunce has been behind the scenes in terms of press, this is our first time writing about the brand but it’s well integrated into the Toronto...
August 31, 2015 @ 10:42am
A tribute to post punk men’s fashion honouring the rebel youth culture. Insub’ ordinate is an upcoming brand reigning from SOUTH PAJDERA. While there is a new brand popping up every day yearning for a piece of the spotlight, we wanted to feature an amazing talent. Get to know INSUB’ ORDINATE before...
July 6, 2015 @ 9:39am
Toronto and LA sounds come together in this beautiful EP entitled Cruel Intentions by Tory Lanez and the WEDIDIT Collective released a week ago. The EP, which is available for free download via the WEDIDIT SoundCloud , features five tracks combined with different producers signed with WEDIDIT. The...
June 30, 2015 @ 12:14am
Last month ILoveMakonnen released his Drink More Water 5 mix tape. It included hits such as Whip It and Drink More Water 5 Freestyle . Shortly after the mixtape was released on SoundCloud, he dropped the single Super Chef and released a music video directed by Awful Records founder and artist,...
June 25, 2015 @ 10:26am
We got the chance to experience Canada’s version of SXSW, a four-day festival featuring arts and culture. The energy in Toronto was noticeably more alive this weekend with NXNE, Bestival, Pride weekend, jazz festival, and the MMVA’s all happening at the same time. There sure was a lot to take in...
May 11, 2015 @ 10:34am
The world always needs a good cover that not only does justice to the original but also makes you rethink which you like better. Many people might consider Jai Paul to be one of the most important singer-songwriter auteurs of our generation. Mixing an unorthodox blend of funk, soul, R&B, and...
April 7, 2015 @ 1:16pm
If you’re still not familiar with the Montreal born quadruple-threat, her name is Ryan Playground and she’s cooler than you. After the multiple coverages we've done of this multi-talented chick, we decided to sit down with Ryan Playground again, but this time we got up close and personal. We caught...
March 30, 2015 @ 11:53am
So you walk into the venue of whatever compound party you’re attending and you see signs like this: The rules of Dada Land are simple, party hard and get ugly with the Dada Life boys. From the pillow fights to the bananas everywhere, you already know you’re in a whirlwind of fun that includes...
March 21, 2015 @ 10:59am
A much-anticipated authorized documentary of the late musician, Kurt Cobain is to be released on May 3rd on HBO. It documents his early days with the success and downfall while in the band, Nirvana. The trailer prevails an awesome look into the life of Kurt Cobain dating 20 years back. It seems to...
March 5, 2015 @ 12:11pm
Festival season approaching faster than you expect. F*ck whatever you’ve been hearing, Bestival is coming to Toronto and the lineup is pretty great. Did you check out Wayhome ? How about NXNE ? Don’t forget about Canadian Music Week . EDM LOVERS : Bestival,Veld, Digital Dreams Bestival started out...
February 16, 2015 @ 12:24pm
Never before has the Lincoln Center been home to a fashion show filled with scooters, dogs, and a runway show representing a new wave of culture in fashion. We got to travel to NYC for the opener of Mercedes Benz’s New York Fashion week show where VFILES showcased designers Ximon Lee, Julia Seemann...
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August 13, 2018 @ 11:12am
Montreal still has some hidden gems roaming through its alleyways, and IDKCHARLIE is one of them. Originally from Belleville, the emerging nu-wave rapper has been making the rounds of the interweb by sharing tunes that emit a dark overtone that is almost always relatable due to the nature of the...
August 10, 2018 @ 10:23pm
Hailing from Hamilton, ON, Jay Portal is part of the new group of kids hoping to herald change for their city’s hardly existent hip-hop scene. He teamed up with DBLCRSS to make something special happen in the city this summer and now we have visuals for "Beat Boy" to feast our eyes and ears on. For...
August 10, 2018 @ 8:25pm
Harrison Brome is the newest force making waves in the darker side of the bedroom pop and R&B scene. Born and raised in the gorgeous gloom of Vancouver, British Columbia, Harrison has capsuled the pulse of his city, filtering it out in the form of sensual, sharp and somber songs. Despite his...
August 10, 2018 @ 8:36pm
We've had Myth Syzer on our radar for a minute now. The french alt-rap artist just released new visuals for his single "La Piscine" accompanied by loving rap legend, Doc Gynéco , and Clara Cappagli - from the indie band Agar Agar . Confidence about a budding love with a whiff of chlorine, supported...